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Cognitive psychologists define 'schema' as mental frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information. While schemas allow for quick processing of a complex world, they can also lead to the development of stereotypes, as new information that contradicts an existing schema may be ignored or distorted to fit previous expectations.
Which of the following is the central point of the paragraph?
- A detailed biological description of how neurons form connections during the learning process.
- The reason why people always prefer new information over their existing mental expectations.
- The only way to avoid stereotypes is for humans to stop using mental frameworks entirely.
- The function of mental schemas in information processing and their role in creating stereotypes.
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